SN1 3JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN1 3JA

SN1 3JA, Swindon has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.13 per 1,000 population. This SN1 3JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN1 postcode area, which has experienced 446 crimes and a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN1 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN1 3JA, encompassing approximately 5581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-45.71% decrease)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SN1 3JA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Regent Circus with total crimes: 14
  • Temple Street with total crimes: 9
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 7

SN1 3JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.132.56%
Anti-social behaviour197.17-45.71%
Other crime83.40-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.4340.00%
Public order61.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-33.33%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.5044.44%
Anti-social behaviour356.9959.09%
Public order126.2733.33%
Other crime92.1550.00%
Burglary71.6175.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25-28.57%
Other theft40.90-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.59-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour224.84-21.43%
Public order93.9412.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.61-30.00%
Other crime61.25-25.00%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4821.3241.18%
Anti-social behaviour288.6064.71%
Criminal damage and arson105.0225.00%
Public order81.7914.29%
Other crime81.43166.67%
Drugs51.43-28.57%
Other theft40.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.95-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour176.09-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.0560.00%
Public order71.430.00%
Drugs71.25600.00%
Other theft51.2525.00%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Other crime30.72-50.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.02110.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.530.00%
Public order73.58-12.50%
Other crime61.25100.00%
Bicycle theft51.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-28.57%
Other theft40.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.58-42.86%
Public order83.58-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-22.22%
Other theft41.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.80-7.89%
Public order116.27120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.97-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.790.00%
Other theft61.61200.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.8711.76%
Anti-social behaviour176.81-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson93.0512.50%
Public order51.61-16.67%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.41-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour226.09-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.94-11.11%
Other theft61.4320.00%
Public order61.08-62.50%
Theft from the person31.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-80.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.68-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour247.53-7.69%
Public order164.30700.00%
Vehicle crime102.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.79-10.00%
Other theft51.61150.00%
Theft from the person40.900.00%
Burglary30.72-40.00%
Drugs30.54-57.14%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.660.00%
Drugs71.790.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202439
July 202427
June 202448
May 202434
April 202442
March 202420
February 202435
January 202438
December 202334
November 202342
October 202347

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202435
July 202422
June 202428
May 202417
April 202420
March 202420
February 202410
January 202417
December 202322
November 202324
October 202326

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 202316
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN1 3JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Regent Circus
    Total14
    Other crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Temple Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Clarence Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Wood Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 5. Union Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Little London
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bradford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Joiner Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. King John Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Steeple View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cricklade Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hunt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Groundwell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Albert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chandler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brock End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Leicester Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Crombey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Dover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1